2009 Nissan Rogue vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Rogue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Rogue would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 83 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Nissan Rogue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Rogue | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Rogue | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
